NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 37380436
Category Campus Administration and Operations
Organization University Library
Department University Library Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $103,100 - $196,300
Date Posted April 20, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
Reporting to the University Librarian and Chancellor, through the Campus Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Campus Designee, the Repatriation Coordinator is the Campus' official point of contact for tribes and tribal members concerning collaborations on all matters related to NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA, including consultation, repatriation, disposition, and access to Native American and Native Hawaiian human remains and cultural items. The Repatriation Coordinator is responsible for ensuring UC Riverside adheres to and complies with UCOP's Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation Policy and all associated state and federal laws. Develop and implement an outreach program to proactively engage Native American communities in NAGPRA consultations. Oversee and make recommendations to the UC Riverside NAGPRA Implementation Committee on compliance with applicable laws and UC NAGPRA policy. Report NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA activities to committee regularly as required by UC Policy and receive feedback and guidance from committee members. Coordinate with Federal Agencies for collections curated by the UC Riverside to promote proactive compliance with NAGPRA. Lead appropriate human remains and collections documentation efforts and generate relevant reports including NAGPRA Inventories and Federal Register Notices of Inventory Completion. Review, analyze and synthesize available data from scientific, anthropological, historic, and traditional forms of knowledge to inform cultural affiliation determinations. Manage administrative aspects of NAGPRA Program including developing strategic work plan, supervising students, and developing and overseeing project budget. Manage special projects including developing and maintaining a UC Riverside NAGPRA website; identifying and applying for grants to support the NAGPRA project; and delivering professional and public presentations on the UC Riverside NAGPRA compliance program. Serve as primary resource and campus expert for staff and Faculty regarding tribal relations. Manage the UCR NAGPRA- and CalNAGPRA-eligible collections, maintain current and accurate digital catalog records of collections, ensure that repository space meets UC Policy and consult with tribal representatives on culturally appropriate storage. The Repatriation Coordinator must have an in-depth, demonstrated understanding of and direct experience with: (a) tribal consultation practices and processes, b) initiating, building and maintaining positive working relationships with tribes and tribal members; and (c) NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA. Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of functional practices and policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Cultivates internal and external contacts.The full salary range for the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator is $103,100 - $196,300 annually. However, the expected pay for this position is up to $128,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Required |
| Strong skills in short and long range planning, program and project management, facilitation and collaboration. |
| Sound strategic-thinking and consulting skills in guiding the department toward workable strategies and solutions. |
| Strong ability to focus on priorities, strategies, and vision. |
| Strong ability to coach, facilitate and influence people at all levels. |
| Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of staff and members of the community. |
| Knowledge of common computer application programs. |
| Thorough knowledge of departmental processes, protocols and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of UC Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation Policy. Knowledge and understanding of the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act at 25 U.S.C. 3001-13 and its accompanying regulations at 43 C.F.R. 10.1-.17 and the California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (“CalNAGPRA”) at California Health & Safety Code (CHSC) 8010-30. |
| Experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous populations. Proven ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential issues that require independent judgment, strict discretion, and confidentiality. |
| Ability tocreate relationships and network with tribal community members, agencies, potential partners, Universityadministration, faculty, staff, and students. Ability to initiate and maintain positive and productive working relationshipswith professional staff beyond the organizational unit |
| Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in creating a climate of trust and respect with tribal communities. Ability tofoster cooperative relationships with tribal community members and co-workers as a member or leader of aworkgroup. |
| Exceptional interpersonal and communication to effectively lead and influence highly significant engagements. |
| Advanced written, oral and presentation skills. Proven ability to research and prepare executive-level documents,reports, and summaries. Demonstrated ability to compose error-free, concise, well-organized, and unambiguousprose to communicate complex information and findings to a variety of audiences, including executive management. |
| Ability to travel occasionally to other parts of California in connection with repatriation transfers and consultations. |
| Thorough knowledge of departmental processes, protocols and procedures. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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